André Pollmächer
German long-distance runner (born 1983)
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Frank André Pollmächer (born 22 March 1983 in Riesa) is a German long-distance runner who specializes in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres.
Pollmächer (left) and Jan Fitschen at German 10,000 m championship in Tübingen, 2006 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Frank André Pollmächer |
| Born | 22 March 1983 (age 43) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Germany |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | 5000 m, 10,000 m |
Biography
Pollmächer finished seventh in the 10,000 metres final at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg. His personal best time is 27:55.66 minutes, achieved in June 2007 in Dommelhof. He was 18th in the men's marathon at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics.
He returned to the track after a four-year break and claimed the bronze medal at the European Cup 10,000m in Oslo.[1]
Pollmächer competes for LAC Erdgas Chemnitz and trains under Bernd Dießner. He is the older brother of Anja Pollmächer.
